Awaken 5e
Level 5 Transmutation
Awaken is a level 5 transmutation spell in D&D 5e. Casting time: 8 hours, range: Touch, duration: Instantaneous. Available to Bard, Druid.
Casting Time
8 hours
Range
Touch
Duration
Instantaneous
Components
V, S, M (an agate worth at least 1,000 gp, which the spell consumes)
After spending the casting time tracing magical pathways within a precious gemstone, you touch a Huge or smaller beast or plant. The target must have either no Intelligence score or an Intelligence of 3 or less. The target gains an Intelligence of 10. The target also gains the ability to speak one language you know. If the target is a plant, it gains the ability to move its limbs, roots, vines, creepers, and so forth, and it gains senses similar to a human's. Your GM chooses statistics appropriate for the awakened plant, such as the statistics for the awakened shrub or the awakened tree.
The awakened beast or plant is charmed by you for 30 days or until you or your companions do anything harmful to it. When the charmed condition ends, the awakened creature chooses whether to remain friendly to you, based on how you treated it while it was charmed.
Spellcasting & Tactical Insights
Action Economy
Standard Action • Primary turn investment.
Concentration
No Concentration • Safe to stack with persistent effects.
School Role
Transmutation: Alters properties of physical matter or creatures. Provides flexible buffs, environmental reshaping, and mobility.
Frequently Asked Questions
What level spell is Awaken and what school does it belong to?
Awaken is a Level 5 spell belonging to the school of Transmutation in D&D 5e.
What are the casting time, range, and duration of Awaken?
Awaken has a casting time of 8 hours, range of Touch, and duration of Instantaneous.
Does Awaken require concentration or ritual casting?
No, Awaken does not require Concentration. It cannot be cast as a ritual.
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